It has been approximately 36 years since the initial development of the cognitive interviewing technique for conducting witness interviews. In that time, federal law enforcement has adopted the technique and numerous studies have repeatedly shown the value of using cognitive interviewing to increase the quantity and value of witness recall. While cognitive interviewing, like any other scientifically devised technique, has limitations, each of these limitations can be mitigated limiting any negative impact that may reduce law enforcement’s choice to implement it. Even after decades of research, demonstrated real-world value in federal investigations, and similar implementations in other nation’s police forces, with few exceptions local US law enforcement still has not implemented cognitive interviewing. Would additional training and improved leadership bring local law enforcement into balance with the federal system?